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Iced tea vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Iced tea and Drinking water different?

  • Iced tea is higher than Drinking water in Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Drinking water is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, water, tap, drinking types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.9
Equal in Other - 0.1
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.9
Equal in Other - 0.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Iced tea Drinking water
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Drinking water Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 0g Iced tea
Carbs 9.09g 0g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 0kcal Iced tea
Sugar 9.09g 0g Drinking water
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 36mg 0mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 0mg Iced tea
Sodium 21mg 4mg Drinking water
Zinc 0.06mg 0.01mg Iced tea
Copper 0.008mg 0.01mg Drinking water
Manganese 0.131mg 0mg Iced tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Drinking water
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Iced tea
0%
Drinking water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
1%
Drinking water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Iced tea
Iced tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drinking water
Drinking water is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/nutrients
  2. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.